![]() ![]() Subsequent editions came with different Jokers. Note that neither the customary 'US' or 'Joker' inscriptions are present on the Joker. In 1899, the design was changed slightly to include a brick background. This particular Thistle design was issued in 1891 and features a grass background. It has a bicycle wheel motif on the Ace, with the very early and rare Hi Wheeled Joker, as shown, with a Thistle back design and is gold edged. ![]() The same box was used for this edition and the one shown below.Ībove: this is the second Ace of Spades used with Bicycle decks, printed by Russell & Morgan Printing Co. Printed by Russell & Morgan Printing Co., Cincinnati, 1885.Ībove: the first Ace of Spades was used with Bicycle decks, printed by Russell & Morgan Printing Co., between 1885-c.1890. Above: the first edition of Bicycle playing cards, including a “Best Bower” and issued with seven different back designs of which Lotus, the one shown here, was one.
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